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mirror

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: mirrorspast: mirroredpp: mirroreding: mirroringcomp: more mirroredsup: most mirrored

The word evokes a sense of symmetry and duplication. When used as a noun, it is a tool for self-examination or vanity, creating a literal double of the observer. This physical property translates into a psychological sense of truth or revelation, where the mirror reveals what is actually present without filter. As a verb, it shifts from a physical reflection to a conceptual one. It describes a relationship of mimicry or synchronization. Whether it is a lake reflecting a mountain or a child imitating a parent, the focus is on the seamless reproduction of a pattern, suggesting a deep connection or an automatic response between two entities.

Countable when referring to the physical object, such as a bathroom mirror or a hand mirror.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a home decor store while David is at the office.
Karen Smith

This gold mirror is gorgeous. Total game changer for the hallway.

Karen Smith
David Smith
David Smith

Sounds like a win. Just don't blow the budget.

💡
Karen is using 'game changer', a common idiom for something that significantly alters a situation, to describe her decor choice. David responds with 'win', using casual slang to express approval while subtly reminding her about spending.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

A reflective surface, typically of glass with a metallic coating, that forms an image of an object placed in front of it.

"She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving the house."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To reflect an image or to correspond closely to something else in a way that shows its characteristics.

"The calm surface of the lake mirrored the surrounding mountains."

Intransitive Verb
[someone][something]

To behave in a way that reflects the actions or attitudes of another person, often unconsciously.

"Children often mirror their parents' behavior during early development."

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